Ferghana Valley: a Common vision of a Strategy for Sustainable Development and Prosperity

Diloram Mukhsinova and Bekhzod Alimjanov, senior researchers at the Center for Foreign Policy Studies (Uzbekistan) Annotation. The Ferghana Valley is the historical heart of Central Asia, where a new model of regional cooperation based on trust,...

Kazakhstan's Strategic Vision: Fostering the Middle Corridor for the Future of Global Trade

At a time when global supply chains face mounting pressures from geopolitical tensions, congested maritime chokepoints and climate-driven disruptions, reliable, secure and resilient alternatives matter to businesses and governments alike. For...

Uranium mining in Stampriet aquifer risks pollution, says Schlettwein

The government should be forthright and inform investors to explore for uranium elsewhere in Namibia and not within the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer Basin at Leonardville in the Omaheke region. This was said by former minister of agriculture,...

OGCI annual report marks further progress reducing emissions and driving momentum across the oil and gas sector

The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative’s (OGCI) annual report published Tuesday highlights member companies’ continued progress reducing emissions, advancing low-carbon solutions, and forging global partnerships to accelerate industry-wide...

Energy prices are going to increase, let’s try to profit from it

Artificial Intelligence is driving up demand for electricity, so how can you make the most of the financial opportunity, asks Luke Staden, founder of Staden Financial Management. In late 2021, after China banned crypto mining, Kazakhstan became...

Hiking Ecotourism Emerges as Growth Sector for Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Hiking-based ecotourism has become one of the world’s most popular forms of travel, according to the UN World Tourism Organization. The trend reflects growing demand for sustainable tourism, which requires modest investment while offering...

Kazakhstan, Germany Agree on Strategic Partnership to Foster Water Management

ALMATY – Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and the German Water Partnership (GWP) signed a strategic partnership agreement on Oct. 8 to strengthen cooperation in sustainable water management and innovation. Photo credit: Ministry...

Kazakhstan and Germany Partner on Sustainable Water Management

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and the German Water Partnership (GWP) signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement on October 8 aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in sustainable water management. The agreement will allow...

News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Pristine Snow, Dimash Qudaibergen’s Global Triumph, AI Ambitions, and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest features reports on the country’s growing adventure tourism scene, Dimash Qudaibergen’s historic concert at Madison...

Kazakh Lawmakers Propose Extending Import Benefits for Electric Vehicles

Olzhas Nuraldinov, a member of the Mazhilis, Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament, has proposed that Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov extend the country’s preferential import regime for electric vehicles (EVs). Under the Customs Union Commission’s...

KazAID Strengthens Regional Cooperation Through Data Visualization Seminar in Astana

ASTANA — The Kazakh capital brought together representatives from across Central Asia for a regional seminar aimed at advancing data visualization practices and strengthening regional cooperation in statistics. Astana hosts regional data...

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan may create joint fintech ecosystem

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan can create a common ecosystem in the fintech sector, said Yuliya Salehova, Deputy Chairman of the Kazakhstan Association of Payment Institutions, in a statement to APA-Economics. She said that Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan...

India after the Tianjin summit and in the midst of the climate crisis – an overview

Pierre Rousset - How should we analyse the results of the Tianjin summit? Sushovan Dhar: Established in 2001 as a security forum, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was initially led by China with the aim of controlling borders and...

Rahmon holds high-level talks with leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan

10:21, october 10Author: Asia-Plus President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a series of bilateral meetings on October 9 with the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan, focusing on strengthening regional ties, trade, and...

Ancient Wisdom for Sustainable Future: Lessons from Kazakh Steppe

Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this section provides space for readers to share their thoughts and...

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Expand Foreign Partnerships

Executive Summary: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan used the UN General Assembly to secure major agreements with U.S. companies and U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, highlighting their efforts to attract investment and strengthen...

Golf bridge built between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan

On October 9, 2025, the leading golf clubs of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan – Dreamland Golf Club (Baku) and Zhailjau Golf Resort (Almaty) – signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic cooperation aimed at developing golf in the region and...

Kazakh Entrepreneur Drives Ambitious Mission to Build 100 Eco-Friendly Villages

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to launch a large-scale project to build 100 green villages, an initiative led by entrepreneur and BIRCH CEO Vladimir Rich, who calls it an effort to “set a new standard for autonomous and environmentally friendly...

Kazakhstan to Launch Unified Construction Portal in 2026

Kazakhstan will launch a unified electronic platform for the construction sector on January 1, 2026, Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspayev announced. The digital system aims to streamline operations for both developers and...

Kazakhstan Travel Forum Highlights Safety and Growth in Tourism Sector

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Travel Forum is taking place in Astana on Oct. 6-8, gathering major tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, airports, tourism associations, government agencies, and foreign partners to discuss key trends in the industry....